In a recent article in The Chronicle Review, David Orentlicher argues that two are better than one, at least when it comes to the United States Presidency.[1] Citing falling approval ratings, intractable political scuffles between the President (past and present) and Congress, and abuses of executive power (e.g., Watergate and … Read More »
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Located in the heart of modern Germany is a small town called Fritzlar, which was called Geismar during the middle ages. In the middle of Fritzlar stands an ancient stone cathedral, and at the front of the cathedral is a statue of a monk standing upon a tree stump, wielding … Read More »
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Things have gone badly enough lately for Archbishop Rowan Williams that he might want to wear his mitre sideways (as a rally cap). Or so say the commentators, who blame Williams for the Church of England’s failure recently to approve female bishops. During times like this, when the church’s stance … Read More »
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Evangelicals in general, and Baptists in particular, need to develop a theology of recreation and leisure. We really don’t know how to enjoy sports in a way that doesn’t afflict our conscience. For the most part, American Christians approach sporting events–such as the Super Bowl this Sunday–the way many Augustinians … Read More »
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At least there is something positive about the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision (1973). Or, so says Jon Shields, associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College and author of The Democratic Virtues of the Christian Right. In a recent First Things article, “Roe’s Pro-Life Legacy,” Shields argues that … Read More »
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As many of you no doubt already know, Themelios is a refereed journal of evangelical scholarship published online by The Gospel Coalition since 2008. For many years prior, the journal was published as a tradition print journal in the United Kingdom by the University and Colleges Christian Fellowship. Many of the best-known … Read More »
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Now this is a fetching discussion. In his recent “Public Square” column, R. R. Reno reflects upon the reasons for Christian political involvement.[1] He begins by posing the question: “If we believe in the sure triumph of Christ, why do we allow ourselves to be drawn in to the very … Read More »
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The always insightful Joe Carter has written a helpful piece for The Gospel Coalition titled “5 Ways Presidents Affect the Pro-Life Cause.” It’s a worthwhile read on this Election Day. You need to read the whole article, but here is Joe’s concluding paragraph: Christians have an obligation to the most … Read More »
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[Editor's Note: Greg Welty is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southeastern and holds the D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. As one well qualified to think, talk, and write about the intersection of Christian theology and philosophy, we asked Dr. Welty to explain a "Christian worldview." What do you think?] … Read More »
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In his recent First Things article, Mark Bauerlein (professor of English at Emory University) describes his journey into atheism and then out of it into Catholicism.[1] His article ironically exposes the thin intellectual and existential ground on which his atheism was built. As I see it, his testimony makes the … Read More »
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